Certified Nursing Assistant - Casual

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities•Rochester, NY

3d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities provides services ranging from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living, and community-based wellness programs. Its mission is to provide high-quality, culturally competent services that meet individual needs, support families and loved ones through transitions, and fulfill its pledge: “Life. Inspired Every Day.” The Certified Nursing Assistant supports residents’ physical and emotional needs with respect and compassion, following each resident’s individual plan of care and Episcopal Communities & Services (ECH) policy. The role works under the direction of a licensed nurse, contributes to a clean and safe environment, assists residents with activities and appointments, and communicates relevant care information to the licensed nurse and other team members. The position is scheduled for one 7.5-hour shift per week, every other weekend, with days, evenings, and nights listed as possible shifts.

Requirements

NYS Certified Nursing Assistant credentials.
Interest in and experience working with older adults.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Reading, comprehension, and writing ability at a 12th-grade level or higher.
Ability to lift, bend, walk, and stand as required by the job.
Ability to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Listen attentively to shift report and set priorities for resident care.
Follow the resident assignment sheet and plan of care.
Report pertinent resident care information to the licensed nurse throughout the shift.
Notify the licensed nurse when leaving the unit and at the end of the shift.
Maintain residents’ physical and emotional needs with respect and compassion, according to their individual plans of care and ECH policy.
Transport residents to and from activities and appointments as assigned.
Perform treatments within CNA certification under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Provide a clean and safe resident environment.
Be punctual and work according to the daily schedule.
Interact respectfully and courteously with coworkers and team members, and assist coworkers as requested.
Be courteous and helpful to residents, families, peers, and visitors.
Communicate pertinent information to coworkers to support compliance with resident care standards.
Follow the chain of command and respond positively to suggestions and guidance.
Meet certification and recertification requirements set by regulation.
Follow the dress code policy.
Complete ADL documentation by the end of the scheduled shift.